Vanguard Crypto ETFs, Schwab Crypto Launch, and More — Week in Review

Twenty One Capital opened lower on its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as investors assessed its Bitcoin treasury model, which includes a significant holding of 43,500 BTC valued at approximately $4.5 billion. This debut follows a merger with Cantor Equity Partners and comes amidst concerns about potential sell-offs in the cryptocurrency market.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has stabilized above a key support level around $0.14, marking a period of consolidation as market participants assess technical indicators and adoption trends. Despite a muted response to its 12th anniversary, network activity has surged, with daily active addresses exceeding 67,000, reflecting increased engagement within the community.

XRP has entered a compression zone amid rising institutional demand and stagnant price action, with recent ETF inflows exceeding $756 million over 11 days, indicating a potential trend reversal. This situation has traders speculating on a significant price movement ahead.

Ethereum has experienced significant inflows to Binance, marking the largest daily exchange netflow since 2023, amidst a period of price consolidation between $3,000 and $3,200. This development has raised concerns among analysts about a potential bearish phase due to weakening demand and market uncertainty.

The number of Bitcoin addresses holding over 0.1 BTC has not increased in the past two years, breaking a long-standing trend of growth that persisted through various market cycles. This stagnation suggests a shift in the engagement of smaller and mid-sized investors with Bitcoin, even as institutional interest in the cryptocurrency market continues to rise.

A prominent crypto investor has made headlines by selling all of his Bitcoin holdings, which he initially purchased at $3,000, to invest entirely in XRP. This decision comes amid a turbulent market where Bitcoin's price has dropped significantly, while XRP is also facing a downturn, with recent reports indicating a negative shift in social sentiment towards the token.

Standard Chartered and Bernstein have revised their Bitcoin price targets, with Standard Chartered lowering its forecast to $100,000 by year-end, while Bernstein maintains a long-term bullish outlook, predicting Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2033. This adjustment comes amid recent declines in Bitcoin's price and ETF outflows, reflecting shifting institutional demand.

21Shares has submitted its fifth amendment to the S-1 filing for its XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), indicating progress towards a potential launch this week. This amendment reflects ongoing efforts to meet regulatory requirements and market expectations for the ETF.